Over the past three
decades the community of the Greatest Name has suffered grievously in the
Cradle of the Faith. During the same period, the noble people of Iran, having
gained a deeper understanding of many social issues, underwent a profound
evolution in their thinking. Fair-minded Iranians today can no longer ignore
the absurdity of the accusations made against the Bahá’ís, whom they regard as
loyal compatriots, entitled to the same rights accorded to every other citizen.
Indeed, few, if any at all, see the label “Bahá’í”, so often attached to those
who hold progressive views, as a stigma. The actions of young Bahá’ís, animated
by their love for their homeland and its people, and brimming with vitality and
enthusiasm, have contributed significantly to this change in attitude. The
House of Justice conveys to them its warmest expressions of admiration and
praise, as well as its confidence that, through prayer and meditation, and with
support and encouragement from their elders, they will be assisted in choosing
the most judicious means for fulfilling their commitment to social progress and
in observing the dictates of wisdom in all their undertakings.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter
dated 22 January 2010 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an
individual believer)
